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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Pitch Report, Weather Report for ENG vs NEP- Match 5, T20 World Cup 2026



Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai - (Source: X.com)Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai - (Source: X.com)

On Sunday, February 8, 2022 T20 World Cup winners England will take on Nepal for the match 5 of T20 World Cup 2026. The two teams will lock horns against each other at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Notably, it will be the second match at this venue in consecutive days.

Prior to his match, India and USA locked horns at the same venue. However, the difference is that the hosts played a match at night, but England and Nepal are playing their match in afternoon.

Talking about England, the Three Lions have already named their playing XI. Phil Salt returns to the team after missing last T20I against Sri Lanka due to back spasm. Meanwhile, Nepal are yet to hint about their line-up. It is the first match for both teams.

Ahead of the much-awaited match,  let's look at the pitch report and weather update of England vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 match.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report for ENG vs NEP- Match 5, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Matches played9
Won by the team batting first4
Won by the team bowling first5
NR/Tied0/0
Average score batting 1st197
Average score batting 2nd170.12
Average run rate9.51
% of wickets by pacers70.87
% of wickets by spinners29.12

The surface will offer a flat track and it will be a batter's paradise. There will be demons on the surface and the ball will come nicely onto the bat. There will be swing early on in the innings by the seamers and once the swing fades away, the run fest will take over the Wankhede Stadium.

Even the history suggest that the team that opts to bowl first have won five matches out of nine. The stats also suggest that average score batting first is 197. Meanwhile, the team that bats second is 170.12.

Dew won't be a big factor because it is an afternoon game. Therefore, the toss won't play a big role in it during England vs Nepal match.

Mumbai Weather Report for ENG vs NEP- Match 5, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature35°C
WindWSW 15 km/h
Probability of Precipitation0%
Cloud Cover0%

It will be tough condition for both teams because weather will play a big part. It will be scorching heat and the teams will have to battle out the 35°C heat prediction as per Accuweather.

There is no rain threat and also 0% chances of precipitation and thunderstorm. The sky will be clear, hinting at no swing early on in the first innings. The bowlers might have slight help towards the twilight phase in the 2nd innings.I

Conclusion

Wankhede in Mumbai will be a flat track and England, who loves to play on such tracks are the clear favourites. Nepal will struggle to match the skill set of English players and the fans could be up for a high-scoring run fest if the Three Lions opt to bat first.

Nepal have a lot to prove as they feature in the T20 World Cup 2026 and it is expected that they give full competition to England. Although, there is one thing to observe and that is how will the pitch behave after India vs USA match on February 7.